For a Toronto Raptors organization that is rapidly reinventing itself, three straight home wins are a real sign of progress – and they will look to extend that streak tonight against the Indiana Pacers.

In another exciting game, Toronto secured a 119-116 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday, and my predictions for Raptors vs. Pacers here relate to the hosts’ good form.

Check out my NBA picks for this fight on December 3rd.

Raptors vs Pacers prediction

My Raptors picks
Raptors Moneyline (+120 at PointsBet Canada)

My analysis
The Toronto Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games and have not lost at home since November 15th, while the Indiana Pacers are just 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games while overall slipping to 9-12.

It’s hard to trust the crazy Pacers here on the road. They’re coming off two disheartening losses – falling to the Memphis Grizzlies after laying an egg at home against the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Any offense with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam will produce points. Still, Indiana’s defensive limitations were evident last week, even with Andrew Nembhard back on the field. There aren’t many easy solutions for a defense that scores the fourth-most points per game in the league.

Even if Gradey Dick returns from a calf injury, the Raptors probably won’t be able to match Memphis’ 136 points on 53% shooting against the Pacers. Still, the hosts have enough firepower to win another high-profile thriller tonight. Support Toronto as a true underdog.

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Raptors money line

Jakob Poeltl Over 11.5 rebounds

Bennedict Mathurin More than 1.5 threes

I grab the over with Jakob Poeltl’s rebound prop for my SGP, with a fast, furious battle likely to mean additional chances on the boards. He continues to thrive with more responsibility and posted two double-doubles against the Heat last week.

Poeltl is averaging 11.9 rpg this season and has hit 12 or more boards seven times in November, including a 30-point, 15-board night against this Indiana team that could be outdone on the glass again tonight. The Raptors still have limited frontcourt depth themselves, so Poeltl has a chance to play more than 35 minutes.

I’m also taking Bennedict Mathurin from Canada to warm up from downtown. He’s knocked down two or more three-pointers in each of his last three games, and the open looks should be there for him as Toronto’s defense tries to fend off Haliburton’s attacks.

Mathurin has attempted five or more 3-pointers in five of his last eight appearances and has a 43% shooting percentage this year.

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Raptors vs Pacers odds

Raptors vs Pacers live odds

Raptors vs Pacers opening odds

• Spread: Toronto +1.5 | Indiana -1.5
• Money line: Toronto +110 | Indiana -130
• Over/Under: Over 238.5 | Below 238.5

Odds courtesy of PointsBet Canada

Raptors vs. Pacers distribution and over/under analysis

• The Pacers are surprise favorites here after failing to cover the spread in eight straight games, and they are just 2-9 on the road this year.
• The over has been a winner in 31 of Indiana’s last 43 games, including a 15-6 record this season.
• The last five meetings between these teams have all reached the over, taking the total score to 238.5 tonight.
• Toronto has won the 4Q Over in 17 of its last 23 home games, but the hosts have failed to reach the 100-point mark in two of their three NBA Cup group games.

Raptors vs Pacers trending

The Raptors have reached the over in 12 of their last 14 games at Scotiabank Arena. Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Pacers.

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